Krishna Powell, HCS
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Strategic Project Manager serving as the leading resource for global
business initiatives and talent management with a proven track record of
success
Summary of Qualifications
Project Planning and Execution
Process Improvement
Certified Trainer (Virtual and Remote)
Contract Negotiation and Compliance
Certified Coach & Mentor
Human Capital Strategist
Business Analysis
Program Marketing
Workplace Analytics & Transformation
Career Summary
Alere formerly Inverness Medical Innovations 8/2007-
Current
Union and non-union global developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical
diagnostic products
Manager, Culture and Performance Business
. Utilize project management techniques to coordinate activities of
multiple departments and sites using PMBOK methodology.
. Ensure project success utilizing the 5 PM processes: initiating,
planning, executing, monitoring and controlling and closing.
. Direct activities within the organization to maximize the strategic
use of human capital; designing human capital transition,
transformation, and deployment strategies.
. Responsible for the organization change management project track of a
phased, enterprise resources planning, and product implementation.
. Improve profit utilizing progressive management techniques, and metric
measurements.
. Manage operating expense budget process and ensure budget targets are
met.
. Develop and facilitate training programs such as 7 Habits of Highly
Effective People, Diversity, Time Management for Blackberry, Sexual
Harassment, etc.
Ulticom
2005-2007
Non-union 250 person international software telecommunications developer,
manufacturer, and distributor
Senior Generalist
. Launched an on-demand integrated suite to improve employee
productivity and tracking.
. Streamlined manual processes and reduced turnover by 15%.
. Provide risk documentation and feedback to Executive Management with
alternative solutions for mitigation.
. Assisted in the delivery of SCRUM, Technical Project Management and
Agile training.
. Coordinate all project deliverables with functional and technical
experts.
. Created and maintained project plans, issue project charters, and
test scripts.
. Worked in a cross-functional, matrix team environment and showing
expertise in communications management, training delivery and
stakeholder management.
. Integrated interfaces between Human Resources and Performance
Management systems.
. Coached and mentored employees and managers to their highest
potential.
. Managed global talent development initiatives in Europe, the Middle
East, and Asia Pacific region.
. Managed team of client and consulting resources to deliver the
components to meet timelines.
. Supervised department administrative personnel and lower level
professional staff.
. Managed training and organizational development budget of $250,000.
Horizon NJ Health of Blue Cross Blue Shield
2001-2005
Union and non-union 350 person small division of Medicaid office of Blue
Cross Blue Shield
Analyst, Training and Organizational Development
. Responsible for the orientation, supervision and performance
evaluation of 350 administrative and medical staff located in Trenton,
Bloomfield, and Camden.
. Designed and implemented a complete organizational restructuring.
. Provided job coaching, feedback, and consulting services and oversaw
administrative staff.
. Prepared and monitored training budget.
. Conducted training needs analysis and developed training programs.
. Developed an on-going training program for nursing and clinical staff.
Merrill Lynch
1996-2001
Global financial services company with union and non-union staff
Began career as entry-level and was promoted into positions of greater
responsibility
Generalist/Chief Administrative Assistant
. Managed multiple Individual and Organizational Development programs
and projects.
. Managed 10 administrative assistants, 8 temporary, part-time and
seasonal staff
. Facilitated and managed performance management training.
. Devised retention strategies, resolved employee relations issues.
. Assisted in the processing of 360 feedback, succession planning, and
employee opinion surveys.
Education and Certification
BA Liberal Studies, concentration in the Social Sciences, Rider University,
NJ 2005
AA Humanities/Social Sciences, Mercer County College, NJ 1999
MBA, concentration in International Business, Strayer University, On-Line
Program, In Progress
Certified Human Capital Strategist, Human Capital Institute, 2010
Virtual Trainer Accreditation, AchieveGlobal, 2010
Comprehensive Project Management, American Management Association, 2010
Project Management Certificate, Villanova University, 2009
Project Management Exam Prep, Project Management Institute, 2009
Professional Development Coaching Certification, Univ. of Stratclyde
Business School, Glasglow, 2009
Technical Project Management, American Management Association, 2008
Introduction to SCRUM and Agile, Jeff Sutherland, 2007
Certification in Public Relations, Rider University, NJ 2005
Professional Affiliations
International Coaching Federation Society for Human
Resources Management
Association of Training and Development Project Management
Institute
Computer Skills
MS Office Oracle ADP PeopleSoft